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23 March 1940 Wellington Mk IA - N2950 - KO-J |
Up 2000. crashed 2010.
Burnt out at Marham folowing emergency landing with failing engines.
The five crew members were slightly injured.
ORB. 23/3/40.
T/O 2000. - F/S. POWELL took off.
A cylinder blew off just after setting course and he crashed on forced landing just about of the aerodrome.
Only superficial injuries were substained by the crew.
Aircraft burnt out.
*Shortly after take off, while climbing, pilot informed ATC about engine problems and tried to make an emergency landing.
Aircraft stalled and crashed in flames in a field.
All five crew injured.
Source: *baaa-acro.com
Powell G. A. - F/S
Aircraftman 1st Class - Service No
Smyth
F/O. - Service No
Age:
Son of
Source: ORB remarks
Fox
Sgt. - Service No
Age:
Son of
Source: ORB remarks
Spiby
A.C. - Service No
Age:
Son of
Source: ORB remarks
Kirkby
L.A.C. - Service No
Age:
Son of
Source: ORB remarks
Walsh
A.C. - Service No
Age:
Son of
Source: ORB remarks